Karl-Anthony Towns bade farewell to the Minnesota Timberwolves as he completed a trade to the New York Knicks. (More Basketball News)
In a three-team trade also involving the Charlotte Hornets, Towns has joined the Knicks with&nb🐟sp;Julius Randle and Donte Di🐲Vincenzo heading the other way.
Townsܫ, a four-time NBA All-Star, averaged 19.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game last season.
Having ⛦joined the Timberwoܫlves in 2015, Towns said goodbye in an emotional social media message.
"To the Timberwolves Family: Nine years ago, I arrived in Minnesota as a young man with a dream,🔯" he said.
"Little did I know t🅠hat this place would become my home, and its people would become my family.
"Your ♔love, support, and unwavering loyalty have fuelled my journey and inspired me to be the best player I couꦑld be. You'll always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for everything."
Towns could well meet his old team on October 13, with th♑e Wolves and Knicks slated to play each other in preseason.
